Predicting phototaxis of almond moth, Cadra cautella (Walker) using ANN models: insights for wavelength and intensity as key factors.

Journal: Pest management science
Published Date: Mar 21, 2025

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The almond moth, Cadra cautella (Walker), is a significant pest of stored products globally, causing severe damage and contamination. This insect was reported to have attraction towards light and this phenomenon can be exploited for its management. Our study examined the phototactic response of male and female C. cautella to seven different wavelengths (250, 330, 410, 470, 530, 580, and 680 nm) of light across three light intensities (60, 80, and 100 lx) using light emitting diodes (LEDs).

Authors

  • P N Guru
    ICAR-Central Institute of Post-Harvest Engineering and Technology, Ludhiana, India.
  • Dhritiman Saha
    ICAR-Central Institute of Post-Harvest Engineering and Technology, Ludhiana, India.
  • Yogesh B Kalnar
    ICAR-Central Institute of Post-Harvest Engineering and Technology, Ludhiana, India.
  • Monika Sharma
    Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India.
  • Ruchika Zalpouri
    ICAR-Central Institute of Post-Harvest Engineering and Technology, Ludhiana, India.
  • Virinder Kumar
    ICAR-Central Institute of Post-Harvest Engineering and Technology, Ludhiana, India.
  • Nivedita Shettigar
    ICAR- NEH Umiam Center Meghalaya, Umiam, India.

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